The featured designer today is Rachel Brenchley of Basic GreyStop on by their blog to see the FREE project of the day.

The quote of the day is:The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it.And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.John F. Kennedy.

Don't forget to leave a comment on MY POST (day one of the hop) to be added to the drawing for my give away.You must leave your comment anytime today before 10:00 PM Central time to be eligible to win one of the prizes

Stop by tomorrow to see if you are a winner of any of my prizes and to hook up with Polly and Laurie of Minick and Simpson fame.

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Today is a great day to honor the firemen from 9/11 and the firemen fighting the Texas fires--and maybe still doing rescues out East. I think it is time to provide a quilt to let them know how much they are appreciated. Thanks for the inspiring start to your day.

As I sit here watching people who experienced the attack first hand, I am overwhelmed with emotion and pride. I mourn with those who lost loved ones and am so proud of the nature of my fellow American's to be brave, courageous, and gracious in the face of such devastation. God Bless!

About Sandy

I have always had an interest in art and sewing. My mother taught me how to sew at a young age. In high school I made my own clothes and made greeting cards for my friends. Later on I made cards for my boyfriend, who later became my husband. On the advice of my high school counselor I did not pursue a career in art. I was told that an "A" in high school art does not make you an artist. In 1988 I set out to prove that counselor wrong (or right) and started a greeting card company, " My Dream Designs." In 1992 I combined my love of art and sewing skills and the pattern company "Pieces From My Heart" was born. In spring of 1994, I attended my first international Quilt Market in St. Louis, where I was discovered by Moda Fabrics. Many fabric lines later, I am thrilled to be designing fabric for Moda. Designing fabric allows me to work with different color pallets, which is my favorite part of designing. I reside in Algona, Iowa with my husband Bruce. We have two grown children, Anthony and Abby. Pieces From My Heart Books and Patterns are available at your local quilt shop or go to www.piecesfrommyheart.net